Come Join This Circus Cake
Additional Information
Step 1
Bake and cool Wonder Mold cake, 1-layer 12 and 14 in. cakes and 2-layer 8 in. cake.
Step 2
Trim base of Wonder Mold cake to create 5 1/2 in. high cake. Ice rounds and prepare for stacked construction. Lightly ice Wonder Mold cake.
Step 3
Using Cake Divider Set, divide Wonder Mold into 12ths at bottom edge of cake.
Step 4
Insert a lollipop stick into cake top for a guide; using the edge of a ruler, mark vertical divisions on cake by lining up stick with division mark at bottom edge.
Step 5
Cover division areas with tip 18 stars, alternating icing colors.
Step 6
Divide 8 in. cake into 4ths. Using tip 16 strings, pipe curtains between division marks, allowing 1 in. open space at center top edge of each.
Step 7
Pipe tip 125 ruffle at bottom edge of Wonder Mold cake. Using tip 18, pipe star top and bottom borders on 12 in. cake and top border on 14 in. cake.
Step 8
Add tip 21 star bottom border on 14 in. cake.
Step 9
Cut flag from construction paper and tape to lollipop stick, insert into cake top. Pipe tip 6 name, position candle picks.
Step 10
Using tips 32, 5 and 3, figure pipe circus clowns insert clown heads.
Products
Lemon Yellow Icing Color
Red (no-taste) Icing Color
Royal Blue Icing Color
Kelly Green Icing Color
Orange Icing Color
Products
8 in. Round pan
12 in. Round Pan
14 x 2 in. Round Pan
Disposable Decorating Bags
Cake Circles
18 in. Cake Base
4 in. Lollipop Sticks
Scissors
Transparent tape
Construction paper
Ruffles add a decorative top border to your cakes or cupcakes. Pipe ruffles around plaques or to trim doll dresses or bonnets.
One of the most popular techniques, stars come in a range of sizes and styles. Experiment with open and closed stars for variation in look. The star technique is timeless and can be used as a classic border or as a stunning fill-in for the top of a dessert.
A Clown looks great sitting up or laying down! Use the basic upright or horizontal technique to position the body, add arms, legs and ruffles, then top him off with our Small Derby Clowns head pick.